The Brief
Maricopa County Approves $36 Billion Data Center Near Luke Air Force Base Amid Community Concerns
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has approved Project Baccara, a $36 billion data center development near Luke Air Force Base, despite significant opposition from local residents and businesses.
ℹ️ Researched and summarized from public reporting. Check the sources below.
Sources
- Massive data center approved near Luke Air Force Base despite opposition — azfamily.com
- "Maricopa County confirms new measles case; likely infected locally" — AZFamily
- "Board of Supervisors Meeting Information" — Maricopa County, AZ
- "Public Meetings" — Maricopa County, AZ
- [YouTube] Board of Supervisors Special Meeting June 23, 2026 — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcf_p7Hzktk — youtube.com
- [YouTube] Board of Supervisors Informal Meeting June 22, 2026 — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7vPzdgqU-I — youtube.com
- [YouTube] Stadium District Board Meeting June 19, 2026 — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtKNIVTFqJ4 — youtube.com
- [YouTube] 2026-06-18 Board of Adjustment Hearing — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBFpBpSkycc — youtube.com
- Residents ask Maricopa County to take control of Surprise. Here's why — YouTube · azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic